Jarell Quansah's stock is rising at Bayer Leverkusen, and Liverpool is reportedly eyeing up a potential return for the defender, although the Reds aren't planning for this year
22:55, 27 May 2026
Bayer Leverkusen's English defender #04 Jarell Quansah celebrates scoring the equalising goal 1:1 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburger SV (HSV) in Leverkusen, western Germany, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO
Jarell Quansah left Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen last summer(Image: Getty Images)
Jarell Quansah’s stock has risen since he left Liverpool last summer, and the defender may well looking more and more like an attractive prospect for a return to Anfield.
The 23-year-old was sold by the Reds to Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could be worth up to $48 million (£35M). Since making the move to Germany, Quansah has made 43 appearances across all competitions, and has earned himself a place in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Liverpool fans will no doubt be watching on with interest to see whether Quansah can force himself into Thomas Tuchel’s side at the tournament, with one eye on a potential move back to Anfield.
According to German outlet BILD, that is a prospect that has been discussed at Liverpool. With Ibrahima Konate’s future still up in the air with no update yet on whether he will sign a new contract, the Reds could find themselves looking for a new center-back.
Arne Slot does have Jeremy Jacquet arriving from Rennes this summer, and Giovanni Leoni is expected to be fit in time for pre-season after his ACL injury. Still, with 34-year-old Virgil van Dijk only having a year left on his contract, and Joe Gomez having been linked with a move away, Liverpool may have to look at more defensive additions.
It won’t be looking at Quansah this year though, at least according to this latest report from Germany. It’s claimed that while a return for the Anfield academy graduate has been talked about, Liverpool will wait until next year to potentially make a move - when he will be cheaper to buy.
Jarell Quansah looks on following his England debut against Albania.
Jarell Quansah has been selected for England at this summer's World Cup(Image: Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA via Getty Images)
The Reds inserted a buy-back clause when Quansah made the move to Leverkusen, which would have made him available for $93M (€80M) this summer. However, that clause will reportedly come down further next year, when Quansah would be available to Liverpool for $70M (€60M).
There’s more to the decision than just the price tag though, with Liverpool said to be expecting Quansah to develop further as a leader with another year at Leverkusen, before he heads back to Merseyside to challenge for a regular spot in the team.
Despite Liverpool reportedly eyeing up a return for its former defender, Quansah is happy in Germany, having admitted the move to Leverkusen helped him to enjoy his soccer again after a difficult final season at Anfield.
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"I've really loved it, to be honest. It's been refreshing for me,” Quansah said last month.
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"I've started loving football again. Being able to play week in, week out against some of the best teams in the world. Showing what I'm capable of, what I can give to this team and to the fans as well. I've really enjoyed it so far, but it's not over yet. We've got an important month ahead of us.
"It's never easy moving to a different country. I think coming from the pressure of being at Liverpool, it's not easy to come away from such a big club and try to build your own career off the back of being at one place for 17 years. It's never easy, but I'm happy it's gone well so far.”